Shibu Onsen Sakaeya vs Nozawa Onsen Kawaichiya Ryokan

Same City · Nagano Distance: 21.1km
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Shibu Onsen Sakaeya

★★★ 3-Star
9.4 222
Nagano
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Nozawa Onsen Kawaichiya Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
8.8 17
Nagano
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.4 (699)
8.3 (45)
Booking.com
9.6 (408)
9.3 (22)
Expedia
9.6 (64)
8.8 (5)
Trip.com
9.6 (40)
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Overall Average
9.4 (1,211)
8.8 (72)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shibu Onsen Sakaeya Nozawa Onsen Kawaichiya Ryokan
Strengths Strengths
+ Attentive staff service repeatedly praised, from station pickup to personal meal serving + Many rave about clean onsen and private in-room onsen
+ In-house onsen and master key for 9 public onsens a major hit + High satisfaction with friendly, attentive staff
+ Kaiseki meals delicious and abundant per many reviews + Repeated praise for delicious traditional breakfast
+ Rooms consistently clean, comfortable with good views + Commonly described as cozy and clean rooms
+ Convenient shuttles to snow monkey park and station
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Early checkout at 10-11 AM noted as inconvenient - Old building with many stairs inconvenient for elderly
- Meal portions too large and overwhelming for some - Some rooms lack onsen noted as drawback
- Unclear dinner booking process via booking platforms - Service felt rushed or lacking greetings mentioned

Recommended For

Couples Families Onsen Lovers Japan Culture Seekers

Recommended For

Couples Groups Onsen lovers

Guest Reviews

Shibu Onsen Sakaeya

Trip.com 10 Couple

Impeccable service and attention. Beautiful onsen and great food

Early checkout and too much food

Trip.com 10 Family

Staff brought heat pads and convenient shuttles

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Clean, quiet, excellent kaiseki meals

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Birthday cake surprise and shuttle service touching

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Friendly staff and monkey park shuttle convenient

Nozawa Onsen Kawaichiya Ryokan

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Traditional Japanese breakfast great, sleepy town off ski season.

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Loved it and can't wait to come back.

Agoda 10.0 Family

Very nice hotel with traditional onsen.

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Loved breakfast, onsen, staff went above and beyond.

Expedia 6.0 Solo

Homely atmosphere.

Many stairs not for elderly, poor service no greetings.

Location Comparison

Distance: 21.1km

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